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BMW M5 F10 Rear Lights Spied for First Time

BMW M5 F10 spy photo / Copyright: CarPix

Spies have captured more images of the upcoming BMW M5 (F10) revealing further design details. Last week the M5 showed its front end design. Now these latest photos give a partial view of the rear taillights with an LED design which looks similar to the 5 Series GT. Previous prototypes incorporated a cylindrical taillight lense which looked like something out of Flash Gordon.

The four extended tailpipes are ever-present and confirm BMW's long-standing approach to all its M cars. Exterior mirrors are standard issue but will likely take on a different shape for the final production model. The other items appearing again are the power dome on the bonnet and cross-drilled brake disks all around.

It seems the M5 will lose its 373kW (507hp) naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 in favor of a lighter, more economical twin turbo V8 engine found in the X5 M and X6 M making 408kW (555hp). However, latest speculation places power output even higher - between 420kW (571hp) and 450kW (612hp). An 8-speed sequential gearbox has been mentioned as a possible powertrain mate.

Formula One derived Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) technology will make its way into the M5 not only as a way to boost power but also to make it eco-friendlier.

Comments (17)

This will be the best looking saloon car around, I used to work for BMW for 3 years selling them. I can honestly say that by driving the competition you cannot beat the drive of a BMW. I have moved to Mercedes due to a commision structure change but want to sell BMW's again now, cannot wait to see this car!!!

If they put a normal automatic transmission rather than that stupid DSG, Nice sounding engine (not like the current one that sounds like a diesel and has no torque below 4k rmp)...then this will be a great car. Can't wait to see what BMW has done with this one...

I like the front of the new 5, it looks meaner and more purposeful than the old seemingly semi-random array of lines on the current 5. The back hasn't been hit with the ugly stick (much) either. A five I could like the look of? Maybe. However, it makes the 5 Gran Turismo look ungainly - I'd take the standard new 5 thanks!

612 bhp??? My friend has the current M5 and lets me drive it every once in a while, and let me tell you something: it's a monster. It is so fast! I can't wait till the next one comes out, especially if it has 612bhp.

this looks WAY better than the 3 series. i think this is going to be one of the best looking bimmers in recent memory, can't wait to see it with the covers off. and a KERs system?! that is incredible! too bad they never used it on their F1 car, might've made a difference.